Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- to know different sustainability evaluation frame works and models
- to know the basics and applications of life cycle analyses (LCA)
- to evaluate carbon and material footprints
- to know how to manage life cycle, sustainability elements and the foot prints of products and services

Implementation and methods of teaching

Objectives:
The student is able to
- to know different sustainability evaluation frame works and models
- to know the basics and applications of life cycle analyses (LCA)
- to evaluate carbon and material footprints
- to know how to manage life cycle, sustainability elements and the foot prints of products and services

Online course including lectures, assignments and an exam.

Timing and attendance

Autumn 2024

Learning material and recommended literature

Learning materials will be defined and collected into Moodle course platform.

Alternative completion methods

Must be agreed with the teacher.

Working life cooperation

Testing OneClickLCA program.

Possible cooperation with the students from THM university of applied Sciences.

Exam retakes

Re-exam can be arranged in January-February 2025

Learning environment

Online moodle course.

Assessment criteria

Evaluation is based on assignments 60% and the exam 40%.

Two assignments: material and carbon footprint assignment.

Assessment scale

1-5